Winter or summer (San Diego, Santa Ana, San Bernardino: ski resorts, live, beach)

[CALI BOUND 37]

Wanted to know from the natives if they like winter or summer in San Diego and why?

[californio sur]

I'm not a native of San Diego but the climate is similar to all of southern California. It depends on where one lives in San Diego since the immediate coastline is quite a bit cooler than inland areas. The difference in coastal San Diego [right on the bay or beach areas] between summer and winter is only 12 degrees [66 during winter to 78 during summer] so there really isn't much difference. Inland temperatures are closer to 70 during winter to the 80's or higher during summer with colder nights.

[CALI BOUND 37]

That sounds good so u guys dont get those humid nights like the eastcoast has in the summer.

[BacktoBlue]

I am a native San Diegan. In the winter we tend to get rain and our mountains get snow. But a lot of times during the winter it is warm enough to go to the beach. This past winter I went to the beach several times because it was sunny and in the upper 60's. But this past winter we also had a lot of rain (a lot by SoCal standards) about 3-4 inches maybe more. It seems this winter might be that way too because today it has been pouring rain all day. If you want to go skiing or snowboarding, the San Bernardino Mountains have ski resorts. Big Bear is at the top of the mountains and has two ski resorts an a beautiful lake. It is about an hour to two hours from San Diego.

The summer is usually beautiful and in the 70's to mid 80's along the coast. Inland it gets between 80-95 degrees. This past summer it was gloomy and cool from May to mid August, which is unusual. It is usually only gloomy and cool in May and June. May Gray/June Gloom is what we call these months.

[eastsandiegobornandraised]

winter, because we get the most variety.

On a good year it doesnt rain too much but just enough, and we still get plenty of sun but the temp stays nice and cool

[PollyGlott]

We are blessed with near-perfect weather, which means that every season is great. Occasionally, it will rain, or we'll get a Santa Ana (hot with wind), or it will be windy. Otherwise, winter or summer, you can expect nice conditions.

[thealohaman]

As a transplanted Midwesterner who has lived here for one full year, I failed to see much in the way of meaningful seasonal differences. Pretty much Spring all year long I think. Infrequent cool and rainy days and a few really hot ones in the late summer and fall, but pretty monotonous otherwise. For the record, I'm not complaining.

[sav858]

Lived in SD for nine years and by far SUMMER was by far my favorite season. It has the best beach weather with warm temps and nice, mild ocean temps. September is more summerlike than June though in SoCal. I just love the weather and atmosphere here in summer, the beach scene here during summer is great. I love the vibe, vibrancy, and meeting all the people visiting. Warm days and warm/mild nights with some humidity. SD has by far the best summer nights along the entire coastline of the west coast. Summer in SD is like heaven to me (except this past summer haha). Winter is cool, it's sunny, you get the most variety, rain, it's more lush and green but the water is cold, nights are cold, and the weather isn't as consistent like summer. SUMMER by far is the best in coastal SD imo.

[Encinitan]

Originally Posted by thealohaman

As a transplanted Midwesterner who has lived here for one full year, I failed to see much in the way of meaningful seasonal differences. Pretty much Spring all year long I think. Infrequent cool and rainy days and a few really hot ones in the late summer and fall, but pretty monotonous otherwise. For the record, I'm not complaining.

News Flash: San Diego has more moderate weather than the Midwest. Film at 11:00.

[1AngryTaxPayer]

San Diego City boundary or San Diego County boundary? It's a big difference.